Godfather of Harlem

A slow-burning, weighty crime saga that simmers with racial and political tension, anchored by a commanding, brooding lead performance.

Created by

Chris Brancato, Paul Eckstein

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Forest Whitaker, Erik LaRay Harvey, Vincent D'Onofrio

Tagline

Harlem is mine.

Overview

Loosely based on infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson, who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy attempts to regain his piece of Harlem.

How it feels

Dark, tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Power, crime, race, betrayal

Content

Strong violence, gore and language. Mild sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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